DURATION:
5 Days/4 Nights
AVAILABILITY:
Jun-Sep
GROUP SIZE:
Max 8-10
STARTS IN:
Salt Lake City
ENDS IN:
Salt Lake City
TRIP STYLE:
Camping
This 5-Day (4 nights camping) adventure provides an immersed experience in two of North America’s most iconic and wild destinations: Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks of Northwest Wyoming. Get ready to checkmark bucket list items such as Old Faithful geyser, Grand Prismatic Spring, Mormon Row Historic District, and other famous features. Partake in numerous hikes to stunning vistas, a scenic biking trip into the Tetons, and enjoy free time to explore the eclectic mountain town of Jackson Hole. Click here to learn more about our relaxed booking and travel options.
MountainBased in an authorized Permittee of the National Park Service
Departing from our Gateway Hotel near downtown Salt Lake City, we cut through the Wasatch Mountains and begin heading 5-hours North! Before our arrival we’ll enjoy a few stops as we continue towards Yellowstone National Park! On this day we plan to head into the park to see the striking colors of the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring!
Driving time: 6 Hours
Hiking: 1-2 miles
Accommodation: Camping near West Yellowstone, Montana
Today we hike to the top of Mt. Washburn for fantastic panoramic views of Yellowstone. This hike ascends nearly 1,300 feet from the trailhead up a dirt path and reaches the peak at over 10,000 feet in elevation. This afternoon we will explore Mammoth Hot Springs as we tour a scenic loop around the park. Again, we’ll have great chances to see wildlife, most certainly bison, which are the largest land mammal in North America at nearly 2,000 lbs. This evening we will return to camp after exploring several more geothermic geyser basins.
Driving time: 2-3 Hours
Hiking: 7 miles +/- 1,300 feet
Accommodation: Camping near West Yellowstone, Montana
Today we visit the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and get a chance to see the world famous Old Faithful Geyser.
We then continue on South to Grand Teton National Park! Not only are the Teton mountains the logo for MountainBased but much like Yellowstone, it’s a great place to spot wildlife. This evening we will set up camp the views the Teton Range. Your guides will prepare a hearty home-made dinner while you relax by the campfire for the evening.
Driving time: 2 Hours
Hiking: 2-4 miles
Accommodation: Camping outside Grand Teton National Park
Awake to nature’s chorus, cowboy coffee, and a delicious breakfast before commencing a leisurely biking trip into the Tetons! Enjoy incredible views of the Tetons bike right along side them. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife along the river such as moose, elk, deer, and bears on this cycling trip!
This evening will be spent in the unique town of Jackson, WY. You’ll have free time to explore quaint shops, local breweries, art galleries, and the Town Square with its arches made of shed antlers from the nearby National Elk Refuge. We’ll reassemble for a group dinner before heading back our campground for another peaceful night under the stars.
Driving time: Local
Hiking: Minimal this day – Biking Adventure
Accommodation: Camping outside Grand Teton National Park
Before our journey back we plan to drive to Mormon Row in the morning and take in one of the greatest views of the Grand Tetons. From there, we’ll head to one of the nearby trailheads for an “un-guided” afternoon hike that will get you closer to the mountains. After exploring, we will stop for lunch along the way and provide ample opportunities to stretch your legs this afternoon as we continue on to Salt Lake City.
Driving time: 5 Hours
Hiking: 2-4 miles
This was my second trip with Mountainbased, the first was Utah Mighty Five and most recent Yellowstone and Grand Tetons camping. I can’t wait for my third! Jared and Nick... read more were incredible guides; they knew where and when to go so we could experience everything without crowds and often off the beaten path. They work very hard to ensure all we need to do is enjoy. Can’t thank them enough. Will remember this trip always
These two guys were amazing! I can't say enough about them. Eric and Nick are great! Their knowledge of the trails and history of the parks is amazing. Their food... read more recommendations are spot on! The lodging choices are very good. However, Ruby's Inn in Bryce Canyon leaves a little to be desired. Overall, I would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience the amazing beauty of Utah. The guys went above and beyond with the safety and cleanliness during Covid. If you're considering a trip to the mighty 5, definitely use these guys!!
I did the 5 day "Southern Utah" trip covering Bryce, Zion and Grand Escalantes with 2 of my friends in a group of 12 people. The trip organization was amazing... read more with great camping locations, georgeous hikes, yummy food and perfectly planned itinerary. Nick 1 and Nick 2 were knowledgeable and friendly guides and went to great lengths to make our trip most enjoyable and kept the whole group engaged with their efforts and planning. Our fellow campers were also hugely cooperative and great folks to be around. I had a blast during the trip. Will be looking forward to do the Yellowstone a d Teton soon with MoutainBased.
I took my very first solo trip from NJ to Utah with Mountainbased in April and I still think about it everyday, looking at my photos and wish I could... read more go back! Justin & Jared are AMAZING, incredibly knowledgeable and so fun to be around!...More
What an adventure. We did the southern Utah hiking adventure and no doubt, the parks are awesome and stunning and all that. But most of all, these guys made this... read more adventure spectacular!! They make sure you get the best experience!! Seriously, they will taylor the...More
Thank you Mountainbased and our guides Nick and Steve for an amazing trip for me and my daughter to the Mighty 5’s. Awesome group of people. Countless memorable moments for... read more us and jaw dropping sceneries. My daughter still talks about it. She loved camping under the stars, making S’mores by the camp fire, meeting a really great bunch of people who really included her, and walking the Narrows at Zion. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to enjoy each park. They’re pretty awesome cooks too! I would recommend this trip to anyone!! It has to be done!!
I couldn’t have asked for nicer guides or a better experience. Justin and Steve took great care of all of us. They made sure we had plenty of food and... read more water, comfortable camping gear, and beautiful trails to hike on. Mountainbased works hard behind the...More
Justin and Jared, our guides, did a wonderful job in coordinating all the logistics in visiting the 5-National Parks in Utah. Besides visiting the national parks, we also visited several... read more State Parks. My favorite was Goblin State Park. Would preferred to have bypassed the other...More
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